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The Year of Tony Bennett

An Appreciation of the Art and Music of Tony Bennett

June 28, 2020 By Suzanne Leave a Comment

Song of the Day: It’s Like Reaching For The Moon

The song of the day for Monday, June 29, 2020, is “It’s Like Reaching For The Moon.”

About This Song

“It’s Like Reaching For The Moon” was written by Al Sherman, Al Lewis, and Gerald Marquesee in 1936. It was first recorded by Billie Holiday with Teddy Wilson and His Orchestra in 1936 and was a hit for her. The song has also been recorded by Carmen McRae, Ella Fitzgerald, and Barbara Carroll.

About This Version

Tony Bennett recorded “It’s Like Reaching For The Moon” in 1989 for his album Astoria: Portrait of the Artist, released in 1990. Jorge Calandrelli did the arrangement.

“It’s Like Reaching For The Moon,” as well as Astoria: Portrait of the Artist, is available from Apple Music.

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Filed Under: Song of the Day Tagged With: Al Lewis, Al Sherman, Astoria: Portrait of the Artist, Gerald Marquesee, Jorge Calandrelli, Tony Bennett

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